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Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow'

Also Known As

  • coll. #A1M-47 Mexican Yellow-Eyed Grass

Plant type

perennial, grass / grass like

size

  • H: 10"-12"
  • W: 10"-12"

planting zones

  • 7b-10b

Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow' plant details

Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow' is a semi-evergreen perennial grass (or grassy in appearance) with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow'

Plant type: perennial grass (or grassy in appearance)
Plant family: iridaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 12 IN - wide, 10 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, long-blooming, rock garden, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Gardening facts about Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow' plant

How to Grow Sisyrinchium tinctorium 'Puerto Yellow'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy

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